What You Need to Know
Advancement
Advancement in the Sea Cadet Corps is earned through hard work, participation, training, and leadership. Cadets must complete required coursework, pass physical readiness tests, attend advanced training, and demonstrate the values of honor, courage, and commitment. Each rank builds greater skills, responsibility, and confidence.
Physical Readiness
Physical fitness is an important part of the Sea Cadet experience, building strength, endurance, confidence, and discipline. Cadets must maintain a current, passing Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to attend training, with some advanced trainings requiring higher standards.
Cadets must also maintain a current Swimming Qualification for water-based training. These requirements promote safety, readiness, and personal accountability.
General Knowledge
Advancement in the Sea Cadet Corps is earned through coursework, participation, physical readiness, and leadership. Each rank builds greater knowledge, responsibility, and confidence.
Cadets are also expected to demonstrate honor, courage, and commitment by showing initiative, maintaining a positive attitude, and leading by example. Advancement reflects a cadet’s readiness for greater responsibility.
